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Ringwood

18 km²

Older adults dominate the small community of Ringwood, where the typical resident is 50. It is a sparsely populated area of just 57 people, characterized by a high proportion of homeowners and a significant First Nations presence. The community is quite stable and affluent, with typical incomes well above the national figure and almost no one renting. With a strong presence of professionals and a high rate of volunteering, it feels like a settled, mature residential pocket in the Lockyer Valley.

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The area is far older than the state and national averages, and children under 15 make up only 7% of the population. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people represent 8.8% of residents, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 7% were born overseas, which is far below the national average of 27.7%. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and German.

English is the only language used at home, with 0% of the population using another language, far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Religious views are split, with 56.1% identifying as Christian and 40.4% reporting no religion, a figure about the same as the Queensland average.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 11.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%.

The community is wealthy, with a typical household income of $2,083 per week, which is a little above the national figure. 16.7% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, well above the national average.

About 29.8% of people have a long-term health condition, and 10.5% have a mental health condition, which is a little above the national figure.

Residents are highly active in their community, with 20.4% volunteering and 7.4% having served in the Defence Force, both well above the national average.

The First Nations population is very young, with a typical age of just 6 years. This group also sees very high typical personal and household incomes compared to state and national figures.

Family sizes are larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home and no one living alone. Over half of all households are couples with children.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 42.3% are owned outright, far above the national figure. No one in the community rents their home.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 100% of homes owning at least one vehicle and no public transport stops available.

The population is very stable, as only 25.9% of people moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and 75% of people working full-time, which is far above the national figure of 58.9%.

The area has a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk.

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